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Your sacroiliac (sa-kro-il-E-ak) joint is where your tailbone or sacrum joins your hipbone, also called the pelvis or ilium. This joint is held together by many tight bands called ligaments. These may become stretched over time because of poor postures, accidents, falls, repeated movements, or pregnancy. Pain in the lower back can result from this problem. To help relieve the pain, use the following as directed by your doctor or therapist:
Sacroiliac Belt - Wear for _____________________________________ Heat - Use for _____ minutes ______ times each day Ice - Use for _____ minutes ______ times each day
Exercises
Many of these exercises can be done on the floor, on a sturdy table or counter, or on a firm bed. Do each of the exercises ______ times a day. Repeat each exercise _____ times each session. Hold each position for _____ seconds.
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Lay on your _____ side. Bend your top leg and rest it in front
of your lower leg. Turn your upper body to face the ceiling. Push your top leg against the floor or table. Hold, then relax and repeat.
Sit on the floor with your legs out straight. Bend your
_____ knee and cross over the other leg at the knee. Use the arm on the side of the bent knee to reach back and support your upper body. With the other arm, reach across the bent knee to your other leg. Push your arm against your knee to stretch it toward the ______. Hold, then relax and repeat.
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Arms along your sides Arms straight out from your sides
Raise your upper body and hips off the floor as you can. Hold, then relax and repeat. Use good body mechanics and posture to ease stress on your SI joint. C Avoid postures that put uneven weight on one side or the other, such as: < Crossing your legs < Putting all your weight on one leg while standing < Resting your weight on one hip while sitting C Avoid bending at the waist to pick up things off the floor. C Avoid stair climbing or walking up steep inclines. Let your doctor or therapist know right away if you notice more or new symptoms: C increased pain down your legs C weakness in your legs C loss of control of your urine flow
If you would like more written information, please call the Center for Health Information at (614)293-3707. You can also make the request by e-mail: health-info@osu.edu.
Copyright, (1/2003) Department of Rehabilitation Services The Ohio State University Medical Center
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